Troopers cite Oswego County man after marijuana plants are found at fire scene

The Associated Press, file photo Young marijuana plant grows under lights. An Oswego County man was charged after a pot growing room was discovered when a fire started in the room.

Mexico, NY -- A Mexico man was cited for growing marijuana after plants were discovered after a fire Thursday on Tubbs Road farm in Oswego County, state police said.

Members of the Mexico Fire Department were called Thursday to 795 Tubbs Road after a fire was reported in second-floor room, troopers said. The firefighters quickly handled the blaze, which was contained to one room, troopers said.

Troopers discovered that the room that burned contained what investigators called “a grow room.” Troopers said there were several marijuana plants in various stages of growth inside the room.

The cause of the fire was a light used in the growing operation that came in contact with combustible material, troopers said.

Samuel Weber III, 37, the sole resident of the house, admitted to growing marijuana for personal use, troopers said. He was given an appearance ticket for a violation of the state public health law.